AU - Townsville - Race 3

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

14.8K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

WHIRLWIND (2) was having first try this course and distance last time and after sitting off the speed knuckled down strongly to score. Drops in weight after the claim and looks tough to beat again. MOOLOOLABA (3) was run down by Whirlwind last time and looks the biggest threat. Led and went a bit keenly coming back from 1 ¼m the start prior and was run over late. Three weeks between runs, meets winner better at the weight and small field suits. Will take catching again. UNIFIES (4) is at his top after four runs from a spell and hasn't been far off a win in similar class. Has pace and off the inside gate will be in this for a long way. RELEASE LE MISSILE (1) has a big weight but offset somewhat by the claim and rates strongly on course and distance win two back. KHAMIS (6) has the ability but has struggled to find best this course and distance. Can sneak a place.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Last start won by 0.5 len at this track Bm55 February 3 over 1m defeating Bitter Spirit carrying 132lbs at $9.50. Before that 5th of 11 at this track Bm62 on January 16 over 7f, on a slow track, 4 len behind Keep On Running carrying 126lbs at $8. Won only try course and distance last time and will go close again. 1st Pick 2 Whirlwind Jockey: Fiona Sandkuhl Trainer: Matthew Mcguire J: Fiona Sandkuhl T: Matthew Mcguire	155	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Last start won by 0.5 len at this track Bm55 February 3 over 1m defeating Bitter Spirit carrying 132lbs at $9.50. Before that 5th of 11 at this track Bm62 on January 16 over 7f, on a slow track, 4 len behind Keep On Running carrying 126lbs at $8. Won only try course and distance last time and will go close again.
3	At the latest run rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 11 at this track Bm55 on February 3 over 1m, 1.3 len behind Whirlwind carrying 138lbs at $6. The start before that 5th of 7 at this track Bm65 on January 24 over 1 ¼m, on a slow track, 10 len behind Garinion Righ carrying 129lbs at $3.40. Meets winner better at the weights and will prove hard to beat again. 2nd Pick 3 Mooloolaba Jockey: Ryan Wiggins Trainer: Georgina Holt J: Ryan Wiggins T: Georgina Holt	156	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis At the latest run rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 11 at this track Bm55 on February 3 over 1m, 1.3 len behind Whirlwind carrying 138lbs at $6. The start before that 5th of 7 at this track Bm65 on January 24 over 1 ¼m, on a slow track, 10 len behind Garinion Righ carrying 129lbs at $3.40. Meets winner better at the weights and will prove hard to beat again.
4	Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 8 at Mackay Bm60 on February 13 over 6 ½f, 2.25 len behind Amberinger carrying 132lbs at $10. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track 0 - 60 on February 3 over 6 ½f, 1.2 len behind Kobayastar carrying 131lbs at $9. Take catching off the inside. 3rd Pick 4 Unifies Jockey: Lacey Morrison Trainer: Joshua Manzelmann J: Lacey Morrison T: Joshua Manzelmann	119	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 8 at Mackay Bm60 on February 13 over 6 ½f, 2.25 len behind Amberinger carrying 132lbs at $10. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track 0 - 60 on February 3 over 6 ½f, 1.2 len behind Kobayastar carrying 131lbs at $9. Take catching off the inside.

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